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    Limble’s CMMS software secures $58M in series B funding from Goldman Sachs

    The company aims to grow its market share by expanding its product portfolio and user interface, while accelerating its go-to-market strategy.  

    By June 22, 2023
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    City Wide opens 5th New Jersey location

    The expansion points to the growth of a franchise model for facilities management as companies face labor shortages.

    By June 20, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Facilities Dive

    Top 5 stories from Facilities Dive

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    JLL rolls out commercial decarbonization services

    The real estate and investment management firm will offer software and consulting to building owners and operators to identify and act on potential decarbonization facility strategies.

    By June 16, 2023
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    Matterport unveils generative AI initiative

    The digital twin provider’s new technology targets potential energy reductions and aims to identify health and safety risks.

    By June 15, 2023
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    Real estate tech firm MRI launches portal to slash staff burden, boost occupancy

    Engage @Work is designed for commercial property managers to offer tenants a single platform for work order processes, troubleshooting and payments.

    By June 14, 2023
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    Indoor air quality concerns push facility leads to update cleaning systems

    R-Zero’s survey found that 65% of respondents aged 18 to 54 are worried about the spread of germs in workplaces.

    By June 14, 2023
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    Amazon to demolish 9 Virginia office buildings to make way for data centers

    The tech giant and other firms are evaluating ways to transform vacant office space for new uses.

    By Sebastian Obando • June 14, 2023
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    ASHRAE seeks comments on energy standard addenda

    The proposals include changes to on-site renewable energy and tax credit requirements, as well as shower head flow rates.

    By June 13, 2023
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    Drone maker Percepto raises $67M and gets FAA waiver

    The nationwide waiver eliminates site-specific approvals for critical infrastructure projects and reduces cost barriers for drone inspection companies.

    By June 13, 2023
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    Q&A

    Toggled COO: Building managers are ‘flying blind’ without data

    There are hurdles to integrating smart tech, but gathering information from a facility’s systems is key to cost savings and decarbonization efforts, Dan Hollenkamp Jr. said.

    By June 12, 2023
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    DHL relocates e-commerce facility to Kansas City, adds automation

    The $18 million investment is expected to help increase throughput with two automated parcel sorters.

    By Alejandra Carranza • June 12, 2023
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    Most commercial tenants plan to cut office space at lease end, report finds

    With 68% of large companies looking to reduce their portfolio size, facility leaders will need to rethink lease negotiations, according to a CBRE survey.

    By June 9, 2023
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    3M pours nearly $150M into its biopharma filtration capabilities

    The investment includes facility and equipment upgrades to improve the technology.

    By Megan Ruggles • June 9, 2023
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    Schneider Electric uses occupancy sensors as it rolls out demand-driven ventilation products

    The energy management company says the technology could save organizations up to 20% on HVAC energy costs. 

    By June 8, 2023
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    Palantir to integrate smart tech into Panasonic’s battery facility

    The software company will add edge sensors and automated systems to better manage the plant’s data and save money.

    By June 8, 2023
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    May labor report shows uneven growth in facility support services, maintenance

    While building services and repairs grew, facility support services employment has yet to return to pre-pandemic numbers.

    By June 5, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    7 trends shaping facilities management in 2023

    Sustainability mandates, return-to-office and IoT growth have facilities leaders leaning on tech and outsourcing to meet budgets and streamline operations.

    By , June 5, 2023
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    MassBio to launch upskilling hub for life science facility service roles

    The nonprofit will operate training centers to alleviate labor concerns affecting several lab operations roles, including facilities management.

    By June 2, 2023
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    Envoy ties occupancy analytics into hybrid work platform

    Envoy Workplace pulls multiple data sources for occupancy insights, including door access scans, Wi-Fi connections and employee app sign-ins.

    By May 31, 2023
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    Equiem buys workplace management software company

    The commercial tenant experience provider says the integration of SpaceOS’ services will help grow its footprint to more than 25 countries.

    By May 30, 2023
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    Many facilities lack infrastructure, staff to effectively utilize smart building tech: report

    Despite hurdles, there was high adoption for the tech among decision-makers because of a desire to find cost-cutting efficiencies in climate control and space utilization, according to a Toggled survey.

    By May 26, 2023
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    Spacewell’s new platform balances building maintenance, capital management

    The recently launched Maintenance software prioritizes preventative maintenance, enabling long-term expenditure planning and regulatory compliance.

    By May 24, 2023
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    J&J Worldwide Services wins spot on $75B HHS contract

    The company will provide facility management services and direct care for unaccompanied children who have been transferred from the Department of Homeland Security.

    By May 23, 2023
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    Job seekers aren’t relocating despite calls to return to office

    The reluctance to move, however, doesn’t necessarily mean employers are offering more remote work options, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report.

    By Kathryn Moody • May 17, 2023
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    NYC hotel reopens as asylum seeker center

    The reopening of the Roosevelt Hotel will generate revenue for the property owner and give the city a space to offer resources and short-term housing to a rising number of asylum seekers.

    By Jenna Graber • May 16, 2023